Adtran has announced that Sertex Broadband Solutions is utilising its Mosaic One solution to bring high-speed fiber connectivity to the remote community of New Shoreham on Block Island. An end-to-end access solution was required to enable fiber connectivity in geographically challenging island buildout, and the Gigabit network delivers some of the ‘highest’ internet speeds in the state to previously underserved residents and visitors. (more…)
October 12, 2023
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
As the appreciation of data-driven insights gathered from both consumer and industrial products continues to grow, IoT devices are proliferating globally. With the availability of high-speed connectivity spreading around the word – and the development of ever more capable products – many of the technical barriers that have previously restricted these devices are no longer a problem, writes Mozammul Ahmed, an edge and technology expert at Mobica. (more…)
October 11, 2023
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Skylo Technologies has announced its partnership with O² Telefónica. Together, the companies will enable businesses to roam ‘seamlessly and transparently’ between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) on IoT devices. (more…)
September 28, 2023
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Smart street lamps that can charge electric vehicles and boost wireless coverage will be rolled out in towns and cities across UK, as part of a £1.3 million (€1.49 million) pilot to test next-generation digital technologies. With rising demand for wireless services, companies are increasingly exploring opportunities to install infrastructure on lamp posts, traffic lights, CCTV (closed circuit television) columns, benches, bins and bus stops. (more…)
September 27, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Laird Connectivity announces a new addition to its Bluetooth portfolio, the Vela IF820 series. This range of dual mode flexible modules, adapters and DVKs (data verification kits) allows a single module to cover legacy Classic Bluetooth and migration to Bluetooth LE with a single part. (more…)
September 26, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
goTenna, was awarded a 4-year, $99 million (€92.89 million) IDIQ (indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) contract with US customs and border protection (CBP). This small business innovative research (SBIR) phase III contract will provide US Border Patrol (USBP) and CBP enterprise with mesh networking capabilities, including radios and fixed relays, software solutions, training, services, and partner accessories. This suite of technologies will support overall communications in severe environments by enabling underpinning infrastructure that supports CBP’s common operating picture. (more…)
September 22, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
The University of Liverpool’s project, has been awarded £9 million (€10.48 million) funding from department of science, innovation and technology. It aims to tackle challenge of poor digital connectivity in places where there is a high user demand such as busy railway stations, football matches or large concert venues. The Liverpool City Region High Demand Density (Liverpool City Region HDD) project aims to demonstrate benefits of open RAN (radio access network) technology to support large number of users accessing mobile and internet services in settings such as sports and music venues. (more…)
September 16, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
EdgeUno has upgraded its data centre interconnect network with Ciena’s Waveserver 5 compact interconnect platform, powered by WaveLogic 5 Nano (WL5n) 400ZR coherent pluggables. EdgeUno’s customers in Brazil and Mexico now benefit from a scalable network. (more…)
September 15, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) has announced election of Bertrand Moussel (Valid) as chair of board for 2023-4. The organisation works to promote eSIM (embedded subscriber identity module) interoperability, advanced use of eSIM technology across upcoming IoT (internet of things) use-cases and support sustainable creation. Moussel has served on TCA’s board since 2016 and succeeds Claus Dietze (Giesecke+Devrient), who stepped down following three consecutive terms as chair. Dietze remains on board alongside Benoit Collier (IDEMIA), Christian Vignes (STMicroelectronics) and Stephane Quetglas (Thales). The re-election of Cyril Caillaud (NXP Semiconductors) and Jean-Philippe Betoin (Kigen) to the two rotating seats completes the board for 2023-4. (more…)
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Iridium Communications Inc., announced that Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG), will deploy Iridium IoT (internet of things) services on its global fleet of heavy equipment, starting with excavators and expanding to loaders and crane trucks as needed. XCMG will utilise Iridium’s global network to maintain critical connectivity with their heavy equipment in main locations including Australia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Central Asia. (more…)
September 12, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar